Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
First-tier Tribunal rules on service charges for London flats
First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Market Rent Based on Property Condition
The First-tier Tribunal set a market rent of £960 per month for a ground floor flat in Bexhill-on-Sea, adjusting the proposed rent to reflect the property's condition and shortcomings.
Tribunal Adjusts Fair Rent for Tenancy Based on Property Condition
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £1,151 per month for a property, considering factors such as the property's condition and the lack of certain amenities.
First-tier Tribunal Sets New Rent for Assured Tenancy
Landlord Granted Permission for Urgent Roof Repairs Without Consultation
The First-tier Tribunal allowed a landlord to bypass the usual consultation process for urgent repairs to a flat roof. The repairs were deemed necessary to prevent further water damage to the property. The decision was made because the repairs were urgent and no leaseholders objected to the dispensation.
First-tier Tribunal Grants Dispensation for Urgent Unforeseen Works
First-tier Tribunal Upholds Improvement Notice with Cost Variations
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Service Charge Liability
The First-tier Tribunal ruled on whether a tenant must pay certain service charges under their lease agreement. The Tribunal decided the tenant must pay half of the management fees but not the insurance premium.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Fair Rent for Property
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, taking into account the terms of the tenancy agreement and the scarcity of similar properties in the market. The rent was set at £1036 per month.
Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Tenancy Dispute
First-tier Tribunal Rules on Payability of Service Charges for Major Works
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay £6435.57 in service charges for major works. The tribunal found the charges reasonable and supported by proper consultation with a person.
First-tier Tribunal Determines Service Charges for Major Works
The First-tier Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay £2,084.50 in service charges for major works, including window repairs and external decorations, under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.